UEFA Champions League
Atletico de Madrid has decided to put Samu Lino on the market in order to raise funds for the signing of Ademola Lookman. The colchonero sports management is convinced that the Nigerian winger from Atalanta is the piece that Simeone needs to give the team greater offensive imbalance. However, the €60 million demanded by the Italian club forces Atletico to sell before going for the African international, and Lino's departure could be key to unblocking the operation, as reported by Esto es Atleti.
The Brazilian has had an inconsistent performance in his last season, and at the Metropolitano they believe that his transfer could generate a significant amount to get closer to the figure demanded by Atalanta. Although no concrete offers have been received for the player yet, it is expected that movements regarding his future will be activated in the coming days, especially with Premier League clubs attentive to his situation.
The signing of Lookman will be complicated
Lookman remains the top priority for Atletico, which has already made contact with both the player's entourage and the club in Bergamo. Previous good relations, following operations like that of Matteo Ruggeri, could facilitate the negotiations, although competition is strong with Inter Milan on the prowl after making an initial approach to Atalanta.
At the Madrid club, they know that the signing of the Nigerian would represent a quality leap for the attack, especially after the confirmed departure of Rodrigo De Paul to MLS. With Lino on the way out, Atletico aims to balance the books and finalize as soon as possible a reinforcement that could make a difference in the upcoming season.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La venta que quiere hacer el Atlético para fichar a Lookman
